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First final 2011!

07.01.2011 | Tennis, Starseite 1

Roger is through to his first final of 2011! He defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 7-6(2) at the Qatar Open today.

"I started very well. The break in the first set was, of course, very important," Roger said. "I had a few problems in the second set, but my serve always kept me in the match. It was a great match all in all. I feel good and am looking forward to the final."

Roger looked untroubled as he brought home the first set after just 25 minutes. He only dropped four points on his own serve in the opener and broke Tsonga once to take the lead. Tsonga rallied in the second which ended in a tie-break - and Roger once again thrived under pressure to book his spot in the final.

Roger is seeking his third title in Doha after 2005 and 2006 and will play Nikolay Davydenko in the final.

This is the perfect way to start the new season! Congratulations for it.
You've started confidence and powerful this year, and the results are coming quickly. This is the way to go trough.
Good luck today agaisnt Nikolay and I hope you will take the trophy in the first chance in 2011.
All the best, champ.

excellent CHAMP..... and heartiest congrats for reaching in the first final of 2011... best of luck and i really want you to reach every final of tournament.... really love you...May Allah Almighty always bless you with complete happiness and success...Ameen.